JEM Consulting - Help For Self Employed and Small Business Web Site Owners

I do not know about your computer, but I do know Judy’s gets hit frequently with the Trojan virus from the volume of emails she receives.  We have two tools to suggest for your protection. On November 9th Microsoft® released its newest version of Windows® Malicious Software Removal Tool “This tool checks your computer for [...]

Here’s the narrative on my latest YouTube video.  It is the second in a series of tips and hints for do it yourself small business owners.  As one myself, I know you want hands on control of your Web sites or a list of questions to ask providers.  Enjoy and I invite your comments and [...]

Did you know you can place and receive free phone calls to any U.S. landline or mobile phone number in Gmail now? And rumor has it that calling anywhere in the United States will remain free at least though year’s end. You need voice and video chat installed (see previous blog article). Then sign in [...]

All you need is a Web cam and Windows XP or higher to enjoy voice and video chat over Google’s Gmail. You can either make a voice or video (need a Web cam) call to friends. Merely click the phone icon to place a voice call or the video icon to place a video call. [...]

Exceeding expectations is much the same advice I offered my wife Judy when I encouraged her to start her own business, A-BnC Parties and More some 20 years ago.  I told her to always give your customers more service than what they expect and the rewards will come back to you in spades.  What goes [...]

My last blog article featured a video from Andrew Patricio of BizLaunch. I had the pleasure to register, watch and contribute to his Webinar earlier this afternoon. It was called: “9 Steps to Building a Successful Website for Small Business.” I want to let you know I really enjoyed his frankness and candor. I suggest [...]

Anita Campbell ran an interesting article in Small Business Trends last Friday. She comments about an unofficial poll of small business owners’ resolutions for the new year. The findings are reported in “Small Business Goals: Fitness Conscious, Want Sales, Looking for Work-Life Balance”. Among the top 10 results are finding a job, starting a business [...]

Scott Shane talks about a rising trend in small businesses in his article yesterday.  It was titled “More of the Self Employed Incorporate” and appeared on Small Business Trends. Forget the statistics and reference to linear trends for a moment.  Look at his speculations of reasons to see if any of the benefits “peak your [...]

Jan Bauer, Director, IL Small Business Development Center, College of Lake County posted this seminar announcement on a LinkedIn Group discussion. It comes from Michelle D. Coussens, Dean, School of Business, Kendall College (Chicago). Are you an entrepreneur? Are you thinking of starting your own business someday? If so, I have just the seminar for [...]